- 4/24/2025
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The cruise control system was put in cars to make driving on highways easier and relieve the driver from using the gas and brake pedals repeatedly, and as comfortable and safe as it is, you must know how to use it so that it does not pose any danger to you.
The use of cruise control must be under safe conditions so that you are in control of the car at all times, and you are also ready to act in case of emergencies, sudden weather conditions, and other things that may happen to you while driving.
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Important tips on how to use cruise control in your car
As for the most important tips that you should follow when you want to use cruise control, they are as follows:
Stick to the legal speed
One of the most important things that you must follow while using cruise control is to stick to the legal speed of the street in all cases and at all times; because you will be in violation of the law first, and your car will be speeding a lot and may be exposed to very large speed violations second, so pay attention to the street speed and change the speed of your car accordingly.
Leave a safe distance on the road
Maintain the distance between you and other cars when the system is activated, as constant speed may lead you dangerously close to other cars, and if you are not paying attention to the road or your car appears in front of you suddenly, you may collide with it.
Do not use cruise control when you are distracted
When you are tired, fatigued or very sleepy, or those with you in the car are very busy, you should not use cruise control; because when you are tired or distracted, your handling of the car during emergencies will be slower than usual, and this may lead to an accident if you do not catch up and regain control of your car.
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Use it on straight and fast roads only
You should use cruise control on fast and fairly straight roads, because using it on winding roads will put the car at risk of drifting due to its rushing towards the turn at a constant speed that you cannot control, especially if you are distracted from the road, so if you see a turn ahead, press the brakes or turn off the system, and you control the speed and braking until the road returns straight and comfortable.
Do not use it during traffic jams
You should not use cruise control on roads that witness heavy traffic congestion, because you will definitely need to reduce or increase the speed according to the nature of the congestion and the normal speed system keeps the speed constant, but if your car is equipped with an adaptive cruise control system, it can speed up and slow down the car according to the movement in front of it without your intervention most of the time.
Do not use it while going down or up hills
Using cruise control on hills, whether going down or up, is very dangerous because the car may suddenly accelerate or lose control due to high speed, so it is better to control the speed of your car using the accelerator or brake pedal or by using high or low gears in the transmission.
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Do not rest your foot too much and away from the pedals
Do not rest your foot for a long time and away from the brake or gasoline pedals while using the stabilizer, in order to be ready to use it when needed, especially in emergency situations; because you will have to put your foot on the pedals, especially the brake, and if your foot is far from it or not ready, you may cause an accident - God forbid -.
Do not use it during difficult weather conditions
Do not use cruise control when the road is wet or slippery or during heavy winter, snow or ice, these weather factors contribute to the car losing its stability on the road, and if you press the brakes and cruise control is effective or cancel it, the change in speed may also cause the wheels to slip and the car to skid in a way that you will lose control of it.
